Sorry to hear of your problem.
So what you have said is that you have proof that your husband was incarcerated on the day of the alleged crime. If so, it would be great proof to have the case dismissed. However, most DAs are not so quick to dismiss a case, even when it is obvious that the... Read more »
The bogus charges were taking off.Can they use those bogus charges later?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. It happens all the time. Isn't that what happened in your situation?
This halfway house is operated by core civic but over seen by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and they try to run this place like we are still incarcerated.
If its oversight is by TDCJ-ID, the halfway house operator, more likely than not, has to follow guidelines that TDCJ-ID issues. Are you in the process of being released on Parole from TDCJ-ID? It sounds like you have been released to a transitional type facility. If so, you have to follow their... Read more »
Sorry, no one can give advice to you about your specific situation - which none of us know, and should not be posted online here or anywhere else. You need to speak to a criminal defense lawyer in your area. If you can't afford a lawyer, ask to talk to a public defender.
We have Troy's judgement that we can send and also he has his paper work from the parole board that he received before going to the program and it said nothing about child safety zone. We understand that the trial judge and the parole board are the only ones who have authority to put... Read more »
Hi Mr. & Mrs. Johnson:
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I would love to have more information and documents to give you a comprehensive answer. However, with the info you gave you are correct when you say only the judge or board may add or change restrictions on a sentence or... Read more »
The discharge date doesn't matter once the blue warrant is issued. Your parole clock stopped ticking. You will be arrested on the blue warrant and then they will decide what to do with you. You could be sent to prison to finish the sentence.
To get an Expunction in Texas, there can NOT have been a Conviction for the underlying crime. In other words, if you were charged with family assault, but went to trial and won, you could get the arrest removed. But if you took a plea or were otherwise convicted, even if you only received... Read more »
I am trying to serve Texas Temporary Exparte Protective Order and notice of hearing in GA through sherif dept. But can't find Defendant. What's next step?
Can I ask judge for eservice to defendant? At his email address?
Texas Family Code 82.043(c) has your answer.
I thought it was 7 years but that was in 2013 and I just applied for a job (2021) and it came out on my record and I was not accepted. Is the 7years after found guilty date or after the 5 years probation was completed?
Criminal records never expire. If the employer does a criminal background check then it will show up forever. The seven-year rule is about CONSUMER records so that is stuff like your credit report and liens. Some consumer reports also include criminal information, so those might only show 7... Read more »
The warrant is still in effect, the discharge date is not. A parole discharge date is basically meaningless once a blue warrant is filed. You can't finish parole on the run.
Is this a criminal and/or civil matter? The collateral in question was the key to my storage unit which contained $30k-$40k worth of personal property. When no loan was ever produced I asked for key to be returned the day that the offer of a loan was proposed. They refused. I found out 2 weeks... Read more »
Dear Denton:
Sounds terrible.
I will assume all you tell me in the question is true. If the person who is now in possession of your property, got it through false information or "trickery" that would be a crime in Texas. I hope you have proof of your inventory. If not it... Read more »
This is in San Marcos not Houston
This question is vague, however, I can answer by saying most lawyers do have payment plans. The hard part is for the client to show they have good credit, and a way to make payments.
Good Luck!
Someone I know stole something from one county, has already been sentenced to tdc time, and is currently doing time . In another county, they are trying to charge 2 other people with the same charge. He already has admitted to guilt to the crime and got sentenced. I do not understand how they can... Read more »
If they acted together to commit the crime, the state can charge as many people as were involved.
Call your attorney and your bondsman ASAP.
In 1998 I was sentenced to 5yrs probation for failure to register, after pulling the record and the true bill of indictment
I realized that the reportable conviction they used to get the indictment I was never convicted of nor was I ever charged with this crime. After all the years that... Read more »
If anyone can fix the conviction, it will be an expert in criminal appeals, and that will be expensive. However, if you were granted a pardon by the Governor of Texas, then you could file for an expunction of the records. That might be just as good of a result, depending on your goals.... Read more »
Deformation of character . Protection of a abuser as they made me lose jobs ect . Videos never able to enter.
Was told it’s not abuse to make me lose everything . Control of finance and able to support myself is abuse . He wanted to see me homeless or take him back .
Using the... Read more »
If you want to sue the state regarding a law enforcement issue then you should consult an attorney who files Section 1983 civil rights cases in federal court.
Nor is there an existing cause number as stated in the indictment notes as reason for enhancement. Also no judges signature or county info on the indictment. Indictment received in the mail at the address where alleged victim resides also the defendants residence, but there is a protective order... Read more »
I'm not sure what your question is but the prosecution will have the burden of proving the enhancement paragraphs.
An officer can investigate a person sleeping in their car to make sure they are safe and not in medical distress but they shouldn't be searching without consent unless they saw or smelled something during the initial investigation that indicated a crime.
Cause number cr172821. I told them to recheck warrant and I had paperwork from dismissal. Told them the jail refunded my bond in full so I know it was dismissed before arraaigned. Rude and hateful refused to acknowledge I was even present other than to laugh and tighten cuffs and take me to jail.... Read more »
Consult an attorney who files lawsuits in federal court against law enforcement for civil rights violations under "Section 1983." It is doubtful you will find such an attorney in Midland... you're probably talking about an attorney from a city with millions of residents. The good... Read more »
the answer was NO He did anyways was arrested unlawfully and was illegally in jail for over a month till someone advocated for me and had all the charges lifted. A very painful agonizing ordeal for many, what do I do now? Can I file a civil suit against the department against the county against the... Read more »
You should consult an attorney who takes FEDERAL civil rights cases under Section 1983.
From a criminal law perspective, the severity of policy mistakes that could result in a prosecutor dismissing a case is lower than the severity of police mistakes necessary to justify a ruling against... Read more »
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